Head of ICT Aldar Academies

Strategic Direction and Development of the Department

• Develop and implement departmental policies and practices that reflect the school s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the department.
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving within the department and create action plans to support their progress.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform departmental policies and contribute to the school s SEF.
• Ensure appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, implemented, regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses.
• Ensure schemes of work include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T and EAL students.

Teaching and Learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression across the department for all students, including high-ability learners and students with special educational needs.
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement.
• Set clear expectations for staff regarding standards of achievement, quality of teaching and learning, and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the department, identifying effective practice and areas for improvement.
• Take appropriate action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Ensure the department regularly contributes to the school s CAS Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Leading and Managing Staff

• Performance manage the team in line with the school s performance management policy.
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with the team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards.
• Hold regular department meetings with agendas and minutes.
• Ensure department meeting agendas focus on improving standards in student achievement, teaching and learning.

Managing Resources

• Ensure the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the department s Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Use accommodation effectively to create a stimulating teaching and learning environment in line with the Learning Environment Policy.
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment where risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policies and regulations are observed at all times.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school s CAS Programme by leading or supporting one after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations.
• Act as an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor for Year 12/13 students.
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Cover for absent colleagues when required.
• Invigilate examinations as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Principal.